Photo Gallery: Senators 5, Blue Jackets 4, on Friday, Dec. 29

Photo Gallery: Senators 5, Blue Jackets 4, on Friday, Dec. 29

The Senators' Johnny Oduya, left, and the Blue Jackets' Josh Anderson race for the puck along the boards during the first period of Friday's game.Fred Chartrand/THE CANADIAN PRESS

Ottawa's Dion Phaneuf attempts to poke the puck of the stick of Columbus forward Boone Jenner during first-period play at Canadian Tire Centre.Fred Chartrand/THE CANADIAN PRESS

The Blue Jackets' Tyler Motte speeds down the ice with Senators captain Erik Karlsson in pursuit in the first period.Fred Chartrand/THE CANADIAN PRESS

Senators goalie Mike Condon keeps his eye on a loose puck as teammates Dion Phaneuf (2), Thomas Chabot (72) and Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) and the Blue Jackets' Tyler Motte (64) look on during the first period.Fred Chartrand/THE CANADIAN PRESS

Senators forward Nick Paul celebrates with Nate Thompson (17) after his flip-shot goal against the Blue Jackets in the second period of Friday's game.Fred Chartrand/THE CANADIAN PRESS

Senators centre Nate Thompson (17) tries to cut off the Blue Jackets' Markus Hannikainen (37) as he attempts a wrap around attack on the goal of Senators netminder Mike Condon in the second period.Fred Chartrand/THE CANADIAN PRESS

Senators forward Bobby Ryan celebrates his goal with Erik Karlsson (65) during the third period.Fred Chartrand/THE CANADIAN PRESS

Ottawa defencemen Cody Ceci (5) and teammate Dion Phaneuf stick close to Columbus forward Josh Anderson in front of the net in the third period.Fred Chartrand/THE CANADIAN PRESS

Ottawa's Mark Stone (61) shovels the puck off the skate of Columbus netminder Sergei Bobrovsky (72) and across the line for the winning goal in the third period on Friday night.Fred Chartrand/THE CANADIAN PRESS

Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky makes a save on a shot by the Senators' Matt Duchene during third-period play.Fred Chartrand/THE CANADIAN PRESS

Comments

We encourage all readers to share their views on our articles and blog posts. We are committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion, so we ask you to avoid personal attacks, and please keep your comments relevant and respectful. If you encounter a comment that is abusive, click the "X" in the upper right corner of the comment box to report spam or abuse. We are using Facebook commenting. Visit our FAQ page for more information.